Punch Press Operator

Resideo • Golden Valley, MN

3d • $19 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Sets up, operates and troubleshoots for self and/or others any and all types of punch presses; checks parts dimensionally; sets up and maintains auxiliary equipment such as straighteners and reels; and determines necessary tooling repairs at end of run. Maintains tool location and records of dies where applicable. Generates move orders.

Requirements

• 1 year experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting 150 to 400 ton punch press equipment using progressive tooling.
• 1 year of experience setting up, operating and troubleshooting punch press equipment.
• Must be able to understand and apply independent judgment in the use of comparators, protractors, micrometers, scales and furnished gauges.
• Continuous visual attention required when operating equipment and sustained physical when performing setting up of machines.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to analyze information and concepts
• Ability to collaborate with others and work independently
• Ability to identify key details
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Good coordination, motor skills, and dexterity
• Ability to communicate information clearly

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and trouble shoot any and all types of punch presses.
• Visually check parts for obvious defects.
• Check parts dimensionally, based on blueprints and layouts
• Set up and maintain auxiliary equipment such as straighteners and reels
• Determine necessary tooling, service or repairs at end of run.
• Place and fasten tools in machine according to layout instructions.
• Make required setting and adjustment to feeds, cams, tapping heads, speeds and micro switches.
• Detect and analyze any setup difficulty and make corrective adjustments to produce quality acceptable parts.
• Adjust air and knockouts for parts ejection and check setup for observance of safety standards.
• Make necessary machine adjustments to meet print, layout and gauge specifications, using such measuring tools as comparators, micrometers, vernier, protractors, scales and furnished gauging.
• Continue to check parts visually and dimensionally throughout the production run
• Operate machine and maintain machine process.
• Visually observe machine process for such things as: stock misfeeds, improper parts ejection, improper functioning of reels and straighteners.
• Position parts container to avoid damaged parts when filling or in a filled condition.
• Notify stores of anticipated needs of containers and stock to avoid interrupted production.
• Maintain neat and orderly immediate work area.
• Check tooling at end of run for such things as wear and broken details.
• Write up repair orders specifying needed repair.
• Maintain efficient storage area to facilitate handling and storage of dies.
• Embrace and engage in the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) including activities, but not limited to Safety & Behavioral Observation Process (BOP), 5S, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Tiered Accountability Process, Standard Work, Rapid Problem Solving (RPS), Built In Quality (BIQ), Coaching, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Knowledge Sharing.

Benefits

• Immediate vacation and sick time
• Immediate benefits including 401k/retirement matching programs, health, vision, and dental insurances, and employee stock purchasing program.
• Potential for Shift Differential if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed